25/08/2025
I got a lot of love on my recent post about the plant signs I make, so I thought I'd make a post about how I make them.
Step 1:
Get a pallet (make sure it's got a "HT" stamp so you know it's been heat treated), and break it down into boards.
Step 2: Fill any nail holes with wood filler and wait for it to dry.
Step 3: Sand all sides of the boards, giving one face a fine finish. (This will be the side you write on)
Step 4: Get a hardwood tree stake (I use ones measuring 38x38mm) and sand all sides of that clean.
Step 5: Cut the stake into 350mm tall stakes being sure to cut one end to an angle so you can hammer them into the ground.
Step 6: Using a stencil and a paint marker write out the common and scientific names of the plant.
Step 7: Use two screws and wood glue, attach the sign face to the stakes.
Step 8: Treat the signs with an eco friendly wood finish. I use 3 to 4 coats of tung oil.
Step 9: Instal them in your garden and never forget what you've planted again!
